Veterinary Science & Research

Mars Veterinary Health is committed to advancing veterinary medicine through science and research in service of our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Advancing Veterinary Science & Research to Enable Clinical Excellence

At Mars Veterinary Health, delivering high-quality medicine is what guides us. We understand continuous advancements in veterinary science and evolving clinical practices are vital to arm veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver exceptional care. That’s why we invest for the long-term in ongoing veterinary research to generate data-driven insights that enhance our ability to deliver high-quality medicine across our connected network.

Driving Research & Innovation in Veterinary Medicine

Our Medical Affairs Science Team is dedicated to outcomes-based healthcare and clinical research, harnessing strategic partnerships and the resources of Mars Petcare, such as the Waltham Petcare Science Institute. With insights drawn from millions of pet visits each year across thousands of veterinary clinics worldwide, we leverage real-world data to enhance and improve patient care.

Sharing Knowledge to Advance the Veterinary Profession

We strive to advance veterinary medicine by communicating with the profession about much of our research through peer-reviewed scientific publications, scientific conferences, and where appropriate, supporting open access to research data. By equipping veterinary professionals with evidence-based insights and the tools to better diagnose, treat, and predict pet health conditions, we can enhance high-quality care for pets.

2025 Mars Veterinary Health Science Impact Report

The 2025 Mars Veterinary Health Science Impact Report, "Pets, Purpose, Progress: Clinical Excellence through Scientific Innovation" details our extensive global contributions to veterinary science in 2025.

The new report highlights a year of accelerated veterinary science research across Mars Veterinary Health, including more than 500 peer-reviewed publications authored by its clinician scientists and global initiatives shaping the future of pet healthcare—from clinical research infrastructure and One Health breakthroughs to continued progress in sustainability science and new health outcomes tools.

The report demonstrates our commitment to veterinary science in support of our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

To learn more, read the press release here: Mars Veterinary Health publishes 2025 Science Impact Report highlighting global advances in pet health

For a copy of the 2025 Mars Veterinary Health Science Impact Report in Dutch, French (Canadian), German, Italian, Spanish, or Swedish, please contact us.

Recent Veterinary Research Highlights

Image
New research from Mars Veterinary Health and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University highlights need for unified approach to access to veterinary care
Continue reading
Image
Image
New Research Helps Advance Canine Veterinary Care Through Individualized Sterilization Guidance
Continue reading
Image
Image
Mars Veterinary Health applies learnings from human healthcare to advance veterinary clinical excellence through collaboration with Johns Hopkins University
Continue reading
Image

Veterinary Research Library

We harness the vast knowledge that exists across our global practices and invest proactively in data-driven insights to improve veterinary care. By sharing much of our scientific research with veterinary professionals around the world, we aim to support better diagnoses, treatments, and prediction of pet-health conditions, so pets live even happier, healthier lives.

Explore Research Library

Additional Science & Research

Explore additional veterinary research, clinical studies, and peer-reviewed publications across our network.